What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

How difficult was it to install them? I bought bumpershellz but I'd prefer to just replace them completely. I've been reading that you basically have to remove your bumper.

 

I did the same. Cleaner look

 

Not difficult to do with the bumper still on. Basically the same amount of work to install the bumpershellz.

There are 4 clips you need to remove at the bottom of each side. 3 on the cap and one on the center bumper piece.

Then 2 caps on the side. These can be difficult to remove. I used a cotter pin puller, but a pick with a 90 degree works too.

Next pull up on the top bumper cover directly over the cap. Be careful pulling up on this as you could break some of the clips and they are molded on the cover.

Then there's a blind clip that you won't be able to replace unless you remove the whole bumper. You just pull the cap towards you and angle a little away from the truck as there are angled studs in there. The metal clip will just fall out.

Install is the reverse.

I just watched a couple Youtube videos of different people doing it, got a couple tips from that and just did it.

 

PM incoming.

 

I feel like for $20 you can't go wrong. Also, no hyperblinking which is nice.

 

True that and they are bright, I've had mine almost 4 years and no issues.

 

I'm glad to hear they'll hold up!

 

Duh, I forgot you're looking too.

 

Got it and answered, let me know.

 

First wash after she was coated. Reset, iron x, reset, reload, cold beer.

 

I didn't realize that the bulb is what made that whole area look amber. I'm going to have to do this as well.

 

I dig this look. Do you have a link to the replacement bulb you used? Thx!

 

I hate the Toyota etune.... what was the cost on the radio?

 

Installed an aftermarket stereo over the weekend (Pioneer AVIC-W6400NEX for $474.95 from sonicelectronix.com).

An option that might be of interest to others...I just used a step drill bit to place the Pioneer microphone right into the mounting faceplate.



Also decided to build a stereo for the patio using stuff already laying around...old RAV4 6" speakers, Tacoma Tweeters, leftover stereo, a 12V supply from a seat heater, and a plastic box.
Sounds surprisingly good..and is it was free.

 

Not the op, but I installed these bulbs and am very happy with how they look:

https://www.vleds.com/closeout/led-bulbs/7443-6-hv-a.html

edit:

also these for the side markers cause why not...

https://www.vleds.com/shop-application/sidemarker-front/194/194-14-hva.html

 

Clever use of the container.

 

$23 JDM ASTAR Super Bright PX Chipsets 7440 7441 7443 7444 992 T20 LED Bulbs,Amber Yellow

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B..._title_huc_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A126Q4T86JLNL

Here you go

I have also been considering VLED as well. Might hold off till another sell goes on

 

How do you like those Diode Dynamics SS3 Pod fogs? Thinking about getting the SS3 pro set as opposed to Baja Sport fogs. Truck looks dope.